Subtract 9/36 from 9/48
9/48 - 9/36 is -1/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
9/36 = 9 × 4/36 × 4 = 36/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/144 - 36/144 = 27 - 36/144 = -9/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16
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